1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 649 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Plymouth |
| Model | TX-GT | Volare |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
