2000 Ford Contour vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Contour | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
