1993 Ford Contour vs. 1995 Honda CRX
To start off, 1995 Honda CRX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Contour would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Contour weights approximately 192 kg more than 1995 Honda CRX.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Contour | 1995 Honda CRX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Contour | CRX |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |