1983 Bitter SC vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Montego (209 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 625 kg more than 1983 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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Montego |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1975 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 |