1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Bitter SC

To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 650 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon 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.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Falcon 1982 Bitter SC
Make Ford Bitter
Model Falcon SC
Year Released 1964 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2890 cc 2969 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 244 Nm 248 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 20.2:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 700 kg 1350 kg


 

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