1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, both 1969 Aston Martin DB6 and 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Fairthorpe |
Model | DB6 | TX-S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |