1985 Bitter SC vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3505 mm |
