2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 397 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
