1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 680 kg more than 1995 Westfield ZEI.

Because 1995 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 1995 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus, 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (177 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.

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