2009 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Outback | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Outback | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 136 L |