1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1997 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 38 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 972 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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1997 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ferrari |
| Model | Zeta | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
