2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 6195 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3988 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 136 L |
