1987 Ferrari GTO vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 765 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ferrari GTO 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model GTO Bonneville
Year Released 1987 1973
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2855 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 904 Nm 484 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 1990 kg
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3210 mm


 

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