2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-350 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 30 L |
