1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 743 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 99 | TX-S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |