1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Bitter Type III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Bitter Type III would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 410 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Bitter Type III. (320 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Bitter Type III. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood has automatic transmission and 1988 Bitter Type III has manual transmission. 1988 Bitter Type III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
| Make | Bitter | Lincoln |
| Model | Type III | Blackwood |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3520 mm |
