1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 523 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Sierra 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 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Sierra | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |