1970 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 43 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 27 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 525 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. 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, 2013 Ford Focus, 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Focus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2045 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2649 mm |
