2005 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2002 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
