1983 Bitter SC vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 465 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
