1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta and 1959 Peugeot 403 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 83 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 557 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Zeta | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
