chipa_12 Member 182 Member For: 19y 2m 22d Location: Canberra Posted 27/04/06 04:30 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:30 AM So there is this guy at my work that has a BA Fairmont GHIA V8.He keeps going on about how my car has turbo lag and so on and that his 'beast' has power on demand and so on and so on.. He used to have racing cars when he was younger , so I think he knows what he is talking about... so I did some research.. apparently the GHIA V8 , has 220 KW.. (which I thought was weird since the Xr8 has 260.. (apparently different V8's..) so now I am thinking, ok, well my stock T has 240 , then I should beat him, but still makes me wonder.. I have told and showed him the power differences, but he still reckons he would do me.. so I am a little hesitant now, he does after all 'seem' like he knows what he is talking about, or is he just playing 'my dad is better than your dad... any thoughts? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsy Wanabe mechanical engineer Donating Members 960 Member For: 20y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: At the computer, obviously..... Posted 27/04/06 04:42 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:42 AM Not only do you have a power advantage, you have a torque 'spread' advantage, a weight advantage and a traction advantage....He has a heavy front end, soft suspension, less power, peaky torque and a fat arse....The v8 ghia is over a second slower down the quarter...... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordak Member 1,226 Member For: 20y 10m 22d Posted 27/04/06 04:46 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:46 AM Once your satisfied that he hasn't got any mods, take him up on is offer providing he's prepared to put his money where his mouth his.If he's got plenty to waste, let me know and I'll have a bit of the action Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper361 Member 407 Member For: 20y 3m 16d Location: Brissy Norf siide Posted 27/04/06 04:47 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:47 AM So there is this guy at my work that has a BA Fairmont GHIA V8.He keeps going on about how my car has turbo lag and so on and that his 'beast' has power on demand and so on and so on.. He used to have racing cars when he was younger , so I think he knows what he is talking about... so I did some research.. apparently the GHIA V8 , has 220 KW.. (which I thought was weird since the Xr8 has 260.. (apparently different V8's..) so now I am thinking, ok, well my stock T has 240 , then I should beat him, but still makes me wonder.. I have told and showed him the power differences, but he still reckons he would do me.. so I am a little hesitant now, he does after all 'seem' like he knows what he is talking about, or is he just playing 'my dad is better than your dad... any thoughts?←Here are some simple facts for your mate.Power to weight: XR6T 6.88 kg/kw Ghia 7.56 kg/kw0-100: XR6T 6.2sec Ghia 7.56sec1/4 mile XR6T 14.3 sec Ghia 15.5secThese are the car specs from Wheels/MotorThe rest is up to the driver..Me think your mate is playin with himself... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 27/04/06 04:48 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:48 AM Yes if the Ghia is stock you should beat him!But if has done some work to the Ghia then it might be a more even game. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 27/04/06 04:51 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 04:51 AM Here are some simple facts for your mate.Power to weight: XR6T 6.88 kg/kw Ghia 7.56 kg/kw0-100: XR6T 6.2sec Ghia 7.56sec1/4 mile XR6T 14.3 sec Ghia 15.5secThese are the car specs from Wheels/MotorThe rest is up to the driver..Me think your mate is playin with himself... ←I think a stock V8 Ghia is quicker then what is stated above, but still slower then then Turbo. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmit Member 16 Member For: 19y 4m 1d Posted 27/04/06 05:02 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 05:02 AM my thoughts as well. I think they just tweaked the results to make the holdens look better... xr6 turbos stock can do 13.8's which means the ghias can probably do a little better too.either way. its all in your favour. smoke him Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipa_12 Member 182 Member For: 19y 2m 22d Location: Canberra Posted 27/04/06 05:06 AM Author Share Posted 27/04/06 05:06 AM thanks guys.. just wanted some confirmation, that's all.. yes his is stock standard too.. I will have to give him a go.. (er um on a private road of course..)Go the T's... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper361 Member 407 Member For: 20y 3m 16d Location: Brissy Norf siide Posted 27/04/06 05:11 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 05:11 AM thanks guys.. just wanted some confirmation, that's all.. yes his is stock standard too.. I will have to give him a go.. (er um on a private road of course..)Go the T's... ←Don't forget to have a little wager, certain beer money for ya. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV 521 FPV521 Member 989 Member For: 20y 7m 26d Gender: Male Posted 27/04/06 05:23 AM Share Posted 27/04/06 05:23 AM Just have a drag man, its to much fun. the Turbo should beat it, theres not much lag and yip the fairmont ghia are only 220 kw.Once the V8 got wound up it could be a bit more interesting but off the mark you should have no trouble at all. Nm do count for a lot though.Look forward to hearing how it goes Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/25018-xr6t-vs-fairmont-ghia-v8/#findComment-375102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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