1984 Bitter SC vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |