2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1458 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Excursion | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 65 L |