1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TX-S | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |
