2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 473 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus X | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |