1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Camaro | Rockette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
