1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette weights approximately 169 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Electron | Rockette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
