1998 Ford Contour vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 57 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Contour weights approximately 146 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Contour | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |