1983 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 760 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Escort |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
