1979 Bitter SC vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 339 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, both vehicles can yield 248 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |