1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 405 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Rockette | 2600 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |