1983 Bitter SC vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 590 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | F50 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
