1979 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 490 kg more than 1961 Subaru 360. 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, 1979 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | 360 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1780 mm |