1998 Ford Contour vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1998 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Contour | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Contour | 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
