1997 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1997 Ford Contour and 1997 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 67 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Contour | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Contour | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |