1972 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 41 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 818 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2489 mm |
