1984 Bitter SC vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |