2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
