1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1967 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1967 Nissan Cedric 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 72 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Cedric. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 647 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Cedric. (146 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1967 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Zeta | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
