1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 264 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Because 1972 BMW Turbo 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 1972 BMW Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, 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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Contour |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
