1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 19 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 449 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 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 | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Maserati |
| Model | TX-GT | 228 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |
