2001 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 447 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (380 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Bonneville | Escort |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
