2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback.
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, 2007 Ford F-150 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 64 L |
