1998 Ford Contour vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 12 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 809 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Contour | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Contour | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6625 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
