1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 626 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
