1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Ford Contour were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 681 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Contour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6625 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5625 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
