1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 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 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 682 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, both vehicles can yield 217 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Dart | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
