1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Subaru Rex is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 350 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, 1970 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Corsair | Rex |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1930 mm |
