2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Expedition | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Expedition | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |