1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1968 Jaguar E Type
To start off, both 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT and 1968 Jaguar E Type were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar E Type (226 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 584 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1968 Jaguar E Type | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Jaguar |
| Model | TX-GT | E Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 63 L |
