1985 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. 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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1971 Ford 17 | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | 17 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3848 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |