2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
