1980 Bitter SC vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
