2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 825 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-150 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
