2009 Ford Edge vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Edge | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
