1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Ford Falcon and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |