1972 Ford Torino vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1972 Ford Torino and 1972 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Torino | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |