2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-250 and 2004 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 814 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-250 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
