1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1983 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 995 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Tempo, 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Tempo | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3140 mm |