2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | F-450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 142 L |