1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 936 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Zephyr | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3140 mm |