1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1974 Honda 145
To start off, 1974 Honda 145 is newer by 6 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 36 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Because 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1974 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
| Model | TX-GT | 145 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2260 mm |
