1994 Ford Contour vs. 1994 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1994 Ford Contour and 1994 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 106. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Contour weights approximately 342 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 106. 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, 1994 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 106. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Contour | 1994 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Contour | 106 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
