1981 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 234 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |