2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Crown Victoria | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |