1979 Bitter SC vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | 360 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |