1997 Ford Contour vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1997 Ford Contour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 1995 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (231 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Contour | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
