2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 120 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 780 kg more than 1985 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
