2003 Ford Ecosport vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Ecosport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Ecosport would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ecosport. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ecosport.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Ecosport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Ecosport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Ecosport | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Ecosport | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4228 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2616 mm |