1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 834 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Westfield ZEI. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1990 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Fairlane | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2340 mm |
