1999 Ford Contour vs. 1999 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1999 Ford Contour and 1999 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. (126 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 636 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
Because 1999 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Terrano II (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 1999 Nissan Terrano II has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1999 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Contour | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
