2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 980 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Rex |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1930 mm |