1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 600 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1987 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. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1700 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 |
