1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 417 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | Diplomat | F40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |