1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT and 1968 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 449 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Maserati |
| Model | TX-GT | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
