1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Subaru Rex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 610 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taunus | Rex |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1930 mm |
