1958 Ford Popular vs. 1982 Bitter SC

To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 615 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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