1985 Bitter SC vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 435 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
