1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 725 kg more than 1978 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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Maverick | Rex |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1930 mm |
