1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 317 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, 1967 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | 12 M | Rex |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1930 mm |
