2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 373 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Focus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
