1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia.
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, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 (85 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm). This means 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Anglia | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
