1976 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 35 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 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. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2616 mm |