2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
