1981 Bitter SC vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 550 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 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 | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
