1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 37 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 67 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 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Rockette | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
