2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 626 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |