1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 9 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) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 60 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2230 mm |
