1981 Bitter SC vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (645 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Comet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |