1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul 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 64 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 229 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | TX-GT | Consul |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |