2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford S-Max weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Ford S-Max | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | S-Max | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |