1981 Bitter SC vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 120 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC. 1981 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 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 |
