1994 Eagle Talon vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
To start off, 1994 Eagle Talon is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Eagle Talon weights approximately 519 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.
Because 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Eagle Talon | 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | |
Make | Eagle | Fairthorpe |
Model | Talon | Rockette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2240 mm |