1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 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. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 12 M | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | 12 M | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 7473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |
