2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Mondeo 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Mondeo Legacy
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 210 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1437 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 64 L


 

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