1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Escort weights approximately 189 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, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Rockette | Escort |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |