1981 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1981 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
