1983 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 411 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Mustang |
Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 6385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 102.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |