1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 925 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GT | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 373 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |