1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 346 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Sierra | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
