2009 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 641 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escape | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |