2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 550 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. 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 Ikon. 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 (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ikon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
