1983 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |