2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Maverick | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Maverick | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2288 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
