2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1506 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1979 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Ford | Bitter |
Model | Ranger | SC |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2690 mm |