1997 Ford Contour vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 57 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Contour | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
