2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Edge | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |