2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2003 Ford Explorer and 2003 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 570 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.
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 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Explorer. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Explorer | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Explorer | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
