2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 740 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-350 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3210 mm |