1985 Bitter SC vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 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, 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Bitter | Mercury |
Model | SC | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |