1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 536 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 512 TR | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |