1980 Bitter SC vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
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 | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |