2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 672 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
