2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Ford C-Max is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max. 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 2012 Ford C-Max. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max.
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2012 Ford C-Max | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | C-Max | Legacy |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2788 mm | 2750 mm |