1981 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1981 Bitter SC and 1981 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |