1981 Bitter SC vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 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 34 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 97 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Ranger |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3193 mm |