1977 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1982 Westfield ZEI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Escort weights approximately 187 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1982 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Escort | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
