2005 Ford E-250 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 696 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford E-250 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-250 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
