2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 18 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 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 2010 Ford Flex. 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, 2010 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Flex |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
