1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 776 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Dino | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |
