2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 681 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-150 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 64 L |
