1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (134 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 795 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo, 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2540 mm |
