1986 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC. 1989 Ford Fairlane 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |