1979 Buick Regal vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 20 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 757 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:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Buick | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Regal | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
