1981 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 442 kg more than 1981 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1966 Ford Galaxie | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Galaxie |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |