1999 Ford Contour vs. 1994 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Presea. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 402 kg more than 1994 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1994 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Contour | Presea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
