1981 Bitter SC vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 16 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 57 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 206 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |