1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 13 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 752 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Dart | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2230 mm |
