2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1051 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 2011 Ford Expedition. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
