1997 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1997 Ford Contour were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
Because 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 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, 1997 Ford Contour (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. 1997 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Contour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Beijing | Ford |
Model | BJ 2020 | Contour |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |