1998 Ford Courier vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Courier would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 1998 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier.

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 Courier (179 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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