1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | AZ-1 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2980 mm |
