1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 248 kg more than 1993 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 1993 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio 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:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Scorpio | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |