2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1436 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-8 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |