1984 Bitter SC vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Ranger |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |