1993 Ford Contour vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 10 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 182 kg more than 1993 Ford Contour.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor 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 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Ford Contour (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Contour | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Condor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
