1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | 360 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1810 mm |
