1998 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, both 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Acura EL 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 68 more horse power than 1998 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 332 kg more than 1998 Acura EL. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1998 Acura EL | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Contour | EL |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |