1999 Ford Contour vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Ford Contour and 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (66 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 34 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
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 (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Contour | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Contour | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |