1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Westfield ZEI is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Prefect | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
