1984 Bitter SC vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Bitter SC.
Because 1984 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
