1997 Dodge Caravan vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Caravan 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 37 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 486 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Contour (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Caravan. 1997 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan | 1997 Ford Contour | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caravan | Contour |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |