1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1426 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3140 mm |