1996 Ford Ranger vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger. 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Ranger | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |