1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 619 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang 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:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 415 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |