1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,250 cc (18 cylinders), 1999 Bugatti Chiron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 473 kg more than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bugatti | Ford |
| Model | Chiron | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
