2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1996 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 939 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Bonneville.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford F-150 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ford Pontiac
Model F-150 Bonneville
Year Released 2005 1996
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 318 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2499 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 68 L


 

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