2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 2006 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Ford Galaxy 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Galaxy Legacy
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 243 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L