1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1976 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1976 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1976 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Fairlane | Rex |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 1930 mm |
