2011 Subaru Tribeca vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Tribeca would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 961 kg more than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2011 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Tribeca | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
