1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | Forester |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| 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 | 205 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |
