2003 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2003 Ford Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Expedition | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
