2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 365 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
