1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 749 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Viper | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
