1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 10 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 925 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1985 Ford RS 200 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:
1985 Ford RS 200 | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | RS 200 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |