1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 835 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Falcon | Rex |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1930 mm |
