1968 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 699 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford Escort 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 68 L |
