1997 Ford Contour vs. 2000 Lada Tarzan

To start off, 2000 Lada Tarzan is newer by 3 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 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 58 more horse power than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (77 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Tarzan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 197 kg more than 2000 Lada Tarzan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Tarzan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Tarzan will offer significantly more control. 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) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Tarzan. (117 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Tarzan. 2000 Lada Tarzan has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Tarzan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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