1981 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 8 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 79 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
