1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 87 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 382 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 55 | Zeta |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2230 mm |