1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Mustang | ZEI |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |