1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester. 2002 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |