2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Subaru Justy

To start off, 2006 Subaru Justy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Justy. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 576 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Justy 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, 2006 Subaru Justy 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Justy 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 2006 Subaru Justy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Falcon Justy
Year Released 2005 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1328 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
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 1005 kg
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 41 L


 

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