1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 483 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S has manual transmission. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | TX-S | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |