1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 915 kg more than 1988 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Westfield ZEI. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1988 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1988 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Falcon | ZEI |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |