2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (194 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestar weights approximately 43 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 2006 Ford Freestar. 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, 2006 Ford Freestar (330 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

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