1970 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri 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:
1970 Ford Capri | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Capri | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3140 mm |