1980 Bitter SC vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC. 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |
