1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 698 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 1984 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1984 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Contour |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |