1998 Ford Royale vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Royale would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1998 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Royale.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Royale. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Royale. 2010 Subaru Tribeca has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Ford Royale | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Royale | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2748 mm |