2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |