1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 536 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Falcon | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2240 mm |
