2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 Ford F-250 and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. 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, 2004 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester. 2004 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2004 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-250 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |
