1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 444 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Sierra | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
