2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford TE-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford TE-50 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (221 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford TE-50. 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | TE-50 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2615 mm |
