1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1967 Mazda Luce 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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Luce weights approximately 377 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Zeta | Luce |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
