1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 341 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1999 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |