1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 312 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, 1954 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Zephyr | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zephyr | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2240 mm |
