1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 13 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 439 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Rockette | 208 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 217 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
