1984 Bitter SC vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 126 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercury |
| Model | SC | Comet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
