1998 Ford Contour vs. 2004 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio is newer by 6 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 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 87 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 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 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Contour | 2004 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Contour | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
