2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2604 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
