2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Bonneville. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-250 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3210 mm |
