1973 Bitter CD vs. 1988 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 152 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 714 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1988 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | CD | Sierra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |