1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 47 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), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mercury |
| Model | Zeta | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| 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 | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2890 mm |
