1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 10 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 549 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 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 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | TX-GT | 308 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
