1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1994 Ford Contour
To start off, 1994 Ford Contour is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 343 kg more than 1994 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1994 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Contour |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
