1951 Austin A vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette weights approximately 26 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A | Rockette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
