1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1983 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1983 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Cortina | SC |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |