1993 Ford Contour vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1993 Ford Contour and 1993 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Contour weights approximately 192 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Contour | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Contour | 460 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |