2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 903 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |