1984 Bitter SC vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Comet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |