1997 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1997 Ford Contour and 1997 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 138 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
Because 1997 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee. 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 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Contour | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Contour | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |