2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 693 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3140 mm |
