2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 321 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fiesta | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 994 kg | 1315 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |