1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 vs. 1997 Ford Contour

To start off, both 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 (260 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm). This means 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour. 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW Mini ACV 30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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