2011 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2011 Ford E-350 and 2011 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1171 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 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-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-350 | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | E-350 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 70 L |
