2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru 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 F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-450 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2745 mm |
