1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2006 Mazda Tribute is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 501 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Tribute |
Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |