1981 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
Because 1981 Bitter SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Bitter SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | SC | Sable |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
