1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S 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 50 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 33 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | TX-S | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |