2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 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 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1739 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Excursion (474 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Excursion | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 64 L |