2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 46 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 306 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1569 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 | 132 L | 64 L |