1985 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bitter | Lincoln |
| Model | SC | Continental |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
