1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
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, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 40 | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
