2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza.

Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford F-150 2009 Subaru Impreza
Make Ford Subaru
Model F-150 Impreza
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 311 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km


 

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