2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1512 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |