2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Thunderbird | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3932 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
