1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, both 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT and 1968 Reliant Regal 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT weights approximately 361 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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 Fairthorpe TX-GT (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Reliant |
Model | TX-GT | Regal |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 27 L |