1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 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 18 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 149 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | TX-GT | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
