1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S and 1969 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 112 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 488 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 Holden Belmont (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont 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 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | TX-S | Belmont |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |