1980 Bitter SC vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 120 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | Mondial |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.6 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |