1981 Bitter SC vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 9 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada 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. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |