2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-450 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
