1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 448 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 917 weights approximately 87 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 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.

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