1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Impreza |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2624 mm |