2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 238 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Focus 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Focus Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1753 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 113 HP 243 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 327 Nm
Torque RPM 1850 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1311 kg 1549 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L


 

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