1999 Ford Contour vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 531 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour.
Because 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 2010 SsangYong Stavic. 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour. 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Contour | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |
