1983 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC 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 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 332 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
