1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 208 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Rally Raid | Contour |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |