1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 14 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 867 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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lamborghini |
| Model | Zeta | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
