1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1963 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette 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 21 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1000 weights approximately 19 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Rockette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
