1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 363 kg more than 2012 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 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang 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 Pontiac Bonneville | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Bonneville | Mustang |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 484 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1627 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |