1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1964 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1964 Zastava 1500 is newer by 5 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) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Zastava 1500. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1964 Zastava 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Zastava 1500 weights approximately 311 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Zastava 1500. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1964 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Zastava |
| Model | Zeta | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
