1981 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1998 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Granada | ZEI |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |