1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 727 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
Model | Zeta | Mondial |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |