1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 925 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
