1981 Bitter SC vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |