1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | 929 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
