1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 16 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 782 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Zeta | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |
