1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 171 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC. 1979 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Mustang | SC |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |