2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 945 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-250 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
