1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 10 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 67 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 88 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1979 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | TX-S | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
