1999 Ford Contour vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 11 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 2010 Land Rover LR2 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. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Contour | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
