1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1167 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta has manual transmission. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Ford |
| Model | Zeta | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2840 mm |
