1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 368 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 1999 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Contour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
