2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda Drifter | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | Drifter | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2606 cc | 4604 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |