1983 Bitter SC vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 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 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC.
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, 1987 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
