2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3140 mm |