1955 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Bugatti Type 101. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 260 kg more than 1955 Bugatti Type 101. 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. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1955 Bugatti Type 101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bugatti Type 101 | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bugatti | Ford |
Model | Type 101 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |