1993 Ford Royale vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Royale would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1993 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Royale.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Royale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Royale | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Royale | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2615 mm |
