2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 292 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |