1997 Dodge Copperhead vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1997 Dodge Copperhead 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 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Copperhead is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Copperhead (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (200 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Copperhead should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Dodge Copperhead.
Because 1997 Dodge Copperhead is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Dodge Copperhead. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Copperhead (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (231 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Copperhead will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Copperhead | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Copperhead | Contour |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5625 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
