1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 727 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | F40 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |