1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 990 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 340 Mexico | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |