1973 Bitter CD vs. 1987 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bitter CD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bitter CD would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 188 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1987 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | CD | Mondial |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |