1983 Bitter SC vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 187 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |