1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1984 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Mercury Cougar is newer by 15 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 693 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1984 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
Model | TX-S | Cougar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2650 mm |