1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.

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. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model 250 Mille Miglia Bonneville
Year Released 1954 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 6556 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 2105 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3140 mm


 

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