1994 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 909 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | M5 | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |
