2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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 Ranger. 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 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Ranger | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ranger | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1522 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
