1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette weights approximately 31 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 1000 | Rockette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 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 | 680 kg | 711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
