2012 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1256 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Expedition. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Expedition | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2651 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 64 L |
