1997 Ford Contour vs. 2009 Lada Niva
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 12 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 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Contour weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lada Niva 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, 2009 Lada Niva 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 (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 1997 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Contour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Contour | 2009 Lada Niva | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Contour | Niva |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |