1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Fairlane 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 1990 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |
