1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1027 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.
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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Mirada | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2230 mm |
