1968 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Rex |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1930 mm |