1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 471 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Corsair | SC |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |