1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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 6 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (244 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 244 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |