1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 McLaren F1 weights approximately 497 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 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | McLaren |
Model | Zeta | F1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2720 mm |