2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Subaru Impreza | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Impreza | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2830 mm |