1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1989 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 27 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 903 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, 1989 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1989 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Rockette | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |