1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 294 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Vedette | AZ-1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |