1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1957 Ford Popular
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S weights approximately 49 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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 Fairthorpe TX-S (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1957 Ford Popular | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | TX-S | Popular |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2300 mm |