1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 8 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1970 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 419 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Morris |
| Model | Rockette | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
