1973 Bitter CD vs. 1973 Ferrari 246
To start off, both 1973 Bitter CD and 1973 Ferrari 246 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 644 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1973 Ferrari 246 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | CD | 246 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 196 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
