1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
| Model | Rockette | Comet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2950 mm |
