2004 Ford GT vs. 2004 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2004 Ford GT and 2004 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Impreza. (316 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford GT weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Impreza 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 GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Impreza. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford GT | 2004 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | GT | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
