1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2001 Westfield ZEI is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 954 kg more than 2001 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Ford | Westfield |
| Model | Falcon | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
