2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-150 and 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca weights approximately 923 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-150 | B9 Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
