1985 Bitter SC vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort 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 163 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 740 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Escort |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3848 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |