1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Rockette | 356 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |