1997 Ford Contour vs. 1999 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 Toyota Previa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Previa weights approximately 225 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
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 (231 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 1999 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Previa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
