1986 Bitter SC vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 79 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Ford Granada. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1986 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1986 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |