1983 Bitter SC vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
