2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 142 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-350 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 64 L |
