2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 47 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mondeo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |