2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 28 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville.

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) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford ST 460 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ford Pontiac
Model ST 460 Bonneville
Year Released 2000 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 460 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 484 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5740 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3210 mm


 

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