1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 24 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 1983 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 627 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Zeta | 505 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |
