1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 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 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 323 weights approximately 274 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
Model | Rockette | 323 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |