1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Justy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Justy 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | Justy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
