1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Comet weights approximately 386 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, 1973 Mercury Comet (179 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Comet 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 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | AZ-1 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
