1984 Bitter SC vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | SC | Expedition |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |