1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 647 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | AC | Fairthorpe |
Model | 2-Litre | Zeta |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2230 mm |