2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1474 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |