1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-7 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 1 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7. 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Mazda | Ford |
| Model | RX-7 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
