1959 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 355 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Consul | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
