1997 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 356 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Crown |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
