1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 798 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Zodiac | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |