2006 Ford F-150 vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-150 | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 60 L |
