2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1266 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 2008 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2008 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. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Drifter | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Drifter | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4605 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2856 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |