1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 45 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, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Rockette | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
