1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1979 Ford Ranchero and 1979 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Ranchero | Rex |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 543 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 42 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 535 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1930 mm |