2005 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. 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 6 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mondeo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |