1980 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC 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 66 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Granada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |