1994 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Escort weights approximately 375 kg more than 1996 Westfield ZEI.

Because 1996 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 1996 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Escort, 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, 1996 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort.

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