2006 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 3 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 85 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1722 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 3 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:

2006 Mazda 3 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Mazda Ford
Model 3 Crown Victoria
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 4605 cc
Horse Power 139 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 182 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L


 

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