2009 Ford Edge 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 Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 501 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Edge | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
