2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Ford F-250 and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-250 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 2458 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
