2006 Ford GT vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Ford GT.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | GT | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |