2007 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 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 57 more horse power than 2007 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick 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, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (312 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Maverick 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:

2007 Ford Maverick 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Ford Pontiac
Model Maverick Bonneville
Year Released 2007 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2287 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 312 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 68 L


 

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