1973 Citroen GS vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1973 Citroen GS is newer by 14 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 31 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen GS weights approximately 467 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Citroen | Fairthorpe |
| Model | GS | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |
