1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 442 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
Model | Zeta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |