1973 Bitter CD vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1973 Bitter CD. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | CD | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
