Specifications Comparison: 2008 Ford Explorer vs 2024 Subaru Ascent

Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Eddie Bauer	4.0L V6	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Eddie Bauer 4WD/	4.0L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Limited	4.0L V6	RWD	3,500 lbs.
Limited 4WD/	4.0L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.
XLT	4.0L V6	RWD	3,500 lbs.
XLT	4.0L V6	4WD	3,500 lbs.
Sport Trac Adrenalin	4.0L V6	AWD	5,098 lbs.
Sport Trac Limited	4.0L V6	RWD	5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac Limited	4.0L V6	4WD	5,098 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	RWD	5,260 lbs.
Sport Trac XLT	4.0L V6	4WD	5,098 lbs.

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Towing Capacity (lbs)
Base 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	2,000 lbs.
Limited 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Limited 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Onyx Edition 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Premium 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Premium 8-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.
Touring 7-Passenger	2.4L H4	AWD	5,000 lbs.