1997 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra
To start off, both 1997 Ford Contour and 1997 Vauxhall Sintra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Vauxhall Sintra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra weights approximately 416 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour. 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 Vauxhall Sintra (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Vauxhall Sintra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Contour | 1997 Vauxhall Sintra | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Contour | Sintra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |