1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1997 Westfield ZEI is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 650 kg more than 1997 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 1997 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Falcon | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
