2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 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 226 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |