2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Focus | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
