2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 498 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Focus 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ford Pontiac
Model Focus Bonneville
Year Released 2006 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1387 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 312 Nm
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 68 L


 

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