1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 12 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 16 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 407 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 1750 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
