1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1955 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 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 100 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 515 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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1955 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Zeta | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
