2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 959 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | F-150 | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |