1995 Ford Contour vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Contour would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1995 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 847 kg more than 1995 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Contour | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Contour | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
