1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 24 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 471 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, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (126 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Rockette | Capri |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 95 Nm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 177 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 | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |