2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (271 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-250 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4565 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 54 L |
