1998 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 84 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.
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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Contour | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |