1984 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1971 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
