2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 555 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
