1973 Bitter CD vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 288 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | CD | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |