1971 Ferrari 3Z vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1971 Ferrari 3Z and 1971 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 3Z (248 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 3Z should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville.
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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 3Z has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 3Z 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:
| 1971 Ferrari 3Z | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 3Z | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
