1986 Bitter SC vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 118 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | SC | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 116 L |
