1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 18 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari 456 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:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 456 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |