1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 473 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1975 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 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
