2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 590 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Falcon 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:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3140 mm |
