1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia 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 41 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Anglia weights approximately 29 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Rockette | Anglia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2220 mm |