1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 845 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr 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:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Zephyr | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |