1983 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr 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 96 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |