2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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 Freestyle (281 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestyle | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Freestyle | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 224 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |