1962 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 618 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1990 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Consul | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
