1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 625 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 308 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |