1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 796 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fairlane | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
