1985 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 665 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 254 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 | 1615 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
