1966 Ford Consul vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Consul weights approximately 247 kg more than 1981 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, 1966 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Consul | Rex |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1930 mm |