1981 Bitter SC vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada 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 45 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 67 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Granada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
