1998 Ford Contour vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 14 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 75 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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Contour | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Contour | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
