1998 Westfield ZEI vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Telstar weights approximately 312 kg more than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Because 1998 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 1998 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar, 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, 1998 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1998 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1998 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Westfield ZEI | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Westfield | Ford |
| Model | ZEI | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |
