2012 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 1390 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford E-350 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | E-350 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2619 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 | 132 L | 64 L |