1981 Bitter SC vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada 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 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 106 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Granada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
