1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3140 mm |