1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |