1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 807 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.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
| Model | Zeta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |
