1981 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Cougar (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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, 1968 Mercury Cougar (297 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1968 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Cougar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |