1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1969 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1969 Mazda 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT 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 55 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT weights approximately 106 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1969 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | TX-GT | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
