2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 709 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
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2004 Ford Expedition | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Expedition | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 335 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |