1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 40 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 477 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Venturi |
| Model | Zeta | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |
