1998 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1998 Ford Contour and 1998 Volkswagen Gol 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 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 347 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Gol. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 1998 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Contour | Gol |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |