1994 Ford Contour vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 56 kg more than 1994 Ford Contour.

Because 2000 Ford Artic 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 2000 Ford Artic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Contour. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Contour.

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