1999 Ford Contour vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 312 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Contour | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
