2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2005 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Westfield ZEI. (173 HP @ 9800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2005 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2005 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Ford | Westfield |
Model | Crown Victoria | ZEI |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |