1999 Ford Contour vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Previa (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 373 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.
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, 1995 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Previa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
