1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1998 Ford Contour

To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (195 HP @ 6625 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 269 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Bitter Diplomat 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 1976 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.

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