1957 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Escort weights approximately 282 kg more than 1977 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1957 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Rex |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1930 mm |
