1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 26 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, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3200 mm |
