1981 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 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, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra.
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, 1986 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Sierra |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |