1986 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada 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 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 52 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Bitter SC | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 116 L |