1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1980 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 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 2,292 cc, 1980 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 273 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1980 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | TX-S | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |
