2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford F-150 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Ford Subaru
Model F-150 Forester
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5690 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3520 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 60 L


 

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