1971 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 358 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1971 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 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Bonneville | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |