1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 544 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon 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 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | TX-GT | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |