1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 10 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 797 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Plymouth |
| Model | Zeta | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
