1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Subaru Rex is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 243 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Prefect | Rex |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1930 mm |
