1981 Bitter SC vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 980 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bitter | Lincoln |
Model | SC | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 7541 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |