2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 497 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Ford F-350 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 2006 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-350 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
