1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2002 Ford F-150
To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford F-150. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 2002 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3050 mm |
