1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 821 kg more than 1980 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 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:
| 1980 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 308 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3140 mm |
