2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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2009 Ford E-350 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | E-350 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1988 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2645 mm |