1998 Ford Contour vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 994 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
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 (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Contour | Livina |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |