1981 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1981 Ford Capri and 1981 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Rex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Capri | Rex |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2260 mm |