1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1995 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1995 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Mazda | Westfield |
Model | Montrose | ZEI |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |