1999 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 6 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 472 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2005 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Contour | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
