1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 9 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 952 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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Aston Martin |
| Model | Zeta | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
