1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1978 Toyota Mark II is newer by 19 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 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 522 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Zeta | Mark II |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |