1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 28 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 634 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 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 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | GAZ |
| Model | TX-GT | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2810 mm |
