2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 58 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taurus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
