1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Ford F-150 and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 87 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2530 mm |
