1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 53 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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 452 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Zeta | Panda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2310 mm |
