1980 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 133 L |
