2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 676 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | E-150 | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |