1984 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 23 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |