1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1983 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1983 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Sierra | SC |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |