1998 Ford Contour vs. 2002 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2002 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Contour would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 18 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Contour | 2002 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Contour | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
