1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1996 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 205 is newer by 37 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 36 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1996 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Zeta | 205 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
