1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III 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:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Type III | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |