1997 Ford Contour vs. 2012 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2012 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 15 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Rezzo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 105 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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Rezzo. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Contour | 2012 Daewoo Rezzo | |
| Make | Ford | Daewoo |
| Model | Contour | Rezzo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
