1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 935 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Crown Victoria | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
