1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1066 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2240 mm |
