1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 138 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Jetfire | Forester |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
