1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Falcon | SC |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |