1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 755 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fiesta | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
