1973 Bitter CD vs. 1990 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1990 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 104 kg more than 1990 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1990 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | CD | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
