1993 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 845 kg more than 1993 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Mustang | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3140 mm |