1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1997 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 1997 Westfield ZEI is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Westfield ZEI. 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, 1997 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1997 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.

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