2000 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 726 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 325 | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
