1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 820 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 818 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |