2008 Ford Ikon 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 Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ikon. 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ikon | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Ikon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
