1969 Mercury Montego vs. 1986 Bitter SC
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 625 kg more than 1986 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC. 1986 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Montego | 1986 Bitter SC | |
Make | Mercury | Bitter |
Model | Montego | SC |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7033 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2690 mm |