1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 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 19 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 274 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 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT has manual transmission. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | TX-GT | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
