1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1961 Volvo 220
To start off, 1961 Volvo 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta 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 64 more horse power than 1961 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1961 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo 220 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1961 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
| Model | Zeta | 220 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
