1996 Ford Contour vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1996 Ford Contour and 1996 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 24 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Contour | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Contour | Vectra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |