2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1674 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |