1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 745 kg more than 1989 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ferrari | Westfield |
| Model | Mondial | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
