2007 Ford S-Max vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Ford S-Max and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford S-Max. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford S-Max | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | S-Max | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
