1984 Ford Tempo 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 Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo 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 (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 455 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo 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 Tempo | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Tempo | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2306 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |