1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 647 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Citroen | Fairthorpe |
Model | DS | Zeta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2230 mm |