1983 Bitter SC vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Mercury Comet. 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Bitter SC | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Comet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |