1981 Bitter SC vs. 1961 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1961 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
