2010 Subaru Impreza vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Impreza. 2001 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. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Impreza | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
