1981 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 185 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bitter | Lincoln |
Model | SC | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |