1979 Bitter SC vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 413 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC. 2001 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Bitter | Lincoln |
Model | SC | Town Car |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |