1979 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 44 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1979 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
