1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.

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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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