1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1976 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Chante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |
