1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 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 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | TX-S | 505 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |
