1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1984 Ford Telstar

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 Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Telstar weights approximately 198 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.

Because 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mazda AZ-1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Telstar (158 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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