1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
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 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 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 49 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Riley |
Model | TX-S | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |