1997 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, both 1997 Ford Contour and 1997 Peugeot Nautilus were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus (194 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 367 kg more than 1997 Peugeot Nautilus.
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 Peugeot Nautilus (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Contour | 1997 Peugeot Nautilus | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Contour | Nautilus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
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 | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |