1979 Ferrari 312 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 312 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 312 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 508 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
