2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Mazda RX-2. (119 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 817 kg more than 1974 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 (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 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 1974 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
