1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S weights approximately 107 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 30 | TX-S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 44 L |
