1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 8 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Zeta | Dino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2260 mm |
