1986 Bitter SC vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 670 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | SC | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
