1998 Ford Contour vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R

To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 139 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Nissan 400 R 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.

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