1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 416 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, 1989 Ford Mustang (176 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Mustang | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mustang | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2240 mm |
