2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 821 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda RX-2 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda RX-2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2480 mm |
