1979 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 376 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Bitter | Holden |
| Model | SC | FE |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
