2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mondeo 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (154 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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 Mondeo. 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 Ford Mondeo (367 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mondeo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1478 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |