1998 Ford Contour vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 89 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 273 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Contour | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Contour | Yaris |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |