2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2004 Ford Crown Victoria and 2004 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MPV. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 111 kg more than 2004 Mazda MPV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MPV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MPV. (267 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | MPV |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 267 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1729 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |