1986 Bitter SC vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 62 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | Granada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
