2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, both 2003 Ford F-250 and 2003 Subaru R2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1510 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | F-250 | R2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2370 mm |