2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-150 and 2011 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-150 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 65 L |
