1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 590 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
