2000 Westfield ZEI vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2000 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2000 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Westfield ZEI | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Westfield | Ford |
| Model | ZEI | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
