1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 544 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina 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:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Cortina | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2820 mm |
