1999 Ford Contour vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Contour 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 71 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 62 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. 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, 2002 Ford Focus (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Contour | Focus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
