1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2002 Westfield ZEI is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Westfield ZEI (173 HP @ 9800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1422 kg more than 2002 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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2002 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2002 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Fairlane | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |
