1980 Bitter SC vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1980 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1350 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
