2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 338 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-350 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 64 L |
