1996 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Contour would be higher. 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 57 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Contour weights approximately 327 kg more than 1998 Kia Avella. 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 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Contour | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Contour | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
