1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. (433 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4. 1971 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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model 365 GT4 Bonneville
Year Released 1972 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 310 HP 185 HP
Torque 433 Nm 485 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