1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1970 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 687 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
| Model | Zeta | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
