1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Omega 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 935 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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zeta | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
