2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Ford C-MAX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX. 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 C-MAX. 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 Ford C-MAX (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Ford C-MAX has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford C-MAX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |