1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 435 kg more than 1977 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 Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 308 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
