1985 Bitter SC vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 5 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1985 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
