2009 Ford Flex vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
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 Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Flex | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
