2008 Ford GT vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford GT. 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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | GT | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
