1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1967 Opel Rekord is newer by 5 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Rekord (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 384 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, 1967 Opel Rekord (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Rockette | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
