2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer significantly more control. 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 (359 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Drifter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2604 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |