1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1989 Westfield ZEI are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Taunus | ZEI |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |