1985 Bitter SC vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Bitter SC | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | SC | Mondial |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 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 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |