2004 Mercury Sable vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 32 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (200 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 486 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Because 1972 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable, 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, 1972 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Sable | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
