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 (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Ford S-Max. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford S-Max.
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 Subaru Forester (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford S-Max. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford S-Max.
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 | 1999 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |