1998 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 306. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 222 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 306. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 306. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1998 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Contour | 306 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |