1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-250 (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 443 kg more than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Ford F-250 (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. 1997 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Tribeca has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Tribeca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford F-250 | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | F-250 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2380 kg | 1937 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2745 mm |