1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 830 kg more than 1984 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 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Westfield ZEI. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1984 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Fairlane | ZEI |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 3948 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 | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 725 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 |