2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Mustang 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Mustang Legacy
Year Released 2005 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 202 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 326 Nm 350 Nm
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 65 L