1982 Bitter SC vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC. 1972 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1982 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1982 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bitter SC | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Monterey |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3160 mm |