2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 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 129 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 941 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
