1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 737 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. (433 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 365 GT4 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 433 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |