1981 Bitter SC vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 114 kg more than 1981 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
