1984 Bitter SC vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 244 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar. 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 (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercury Cougar. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Cougar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |