1981 Bitter SC vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Falcon 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 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
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 | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |