1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Bitter SC
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Bitter SC.
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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 1983 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Falcon | 1983 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Ford | Bitter |
| Model | Falcon | SC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
