2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 132 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus. 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 Taurus. 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 (310 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (266 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taurus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
