2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |