1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Cortina | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Rex |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1930 mm |