2000 Ford Contour vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, both 2000 Ford Contour and 2000 Acura EL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 169 kg more than 2000 Acura EL. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 2000 Acura EL | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Contour | EL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2619 mm |