1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 555 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Cortina | Rex |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1930 mm |
