1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia 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 64 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda Familia weights approximately 127 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Zeta | Familia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
