1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta and 1983 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fiesta (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1983 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Fiesta | Rex |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2260 mm |
