1997 Eagle Talon vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1997 Eagle Talon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1997 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon (289 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Eagle Talon | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Talon | Contour |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
