1982 Bitter SC vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 305 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Consul |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
