2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Mazda MPV
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda MPV 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 (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 118 kg more than 1997 Mazda MPV. 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 (320 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | MPV |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |