1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 30 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, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 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 52 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5.
Because 1980 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5, 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |
