2007 Ford Edge vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 4 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Edge | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
