2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-150 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
