1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 413 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Guara | TX-S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2110 mm |
