1975 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Subaru Rex is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 379 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, 1975 Ford Escort (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Rex |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1930 mm |