2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 632 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |