1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT and 1968 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 94 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | TX-GT | 124 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 38 L |
