1993 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 56 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Falcon | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |
