2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 413 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 2004 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2004 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2004 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |