1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
Model | TX-S | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |