1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville (149 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 605 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. 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, 1986 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
