1995 Ferrari F512 M vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 22 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, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (500 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F512 M 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:
1995 Ferrari F512 M | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | F512 M | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 7255 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |