1997 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Lancia Dedra
To start off, both 1997 Ford Contour and 1997 Lancia Dedra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 72 kg more than 1997 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 1997 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Contour | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
