1999 Ford Contour vs. 1999 Tata Estate
To start off, both 1999 Ford Contour and 1999 Tata Estate were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (128 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Estate weights approximately 398 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
Because 1999 Tata Estate 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 1999 Tata Estate. 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, 1999 Ford Contour (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1999 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Contour | Estate |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
