1984 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI

To start off, both 1984 Ford Escort and 1984 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Westfield ZEI.

Because 1984 Westfield ZEI is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.

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