1994 Ford Contour vs. 1994 Peugeot 806
To start off, both 1994 Ford Contour and 1994 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 806. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1994 Ford Contour.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 806. (170 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Contour | 1994 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Contour | 806 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
