2000 Ford Contour vs. 2002 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2002 Lancia Zeta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 352 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.
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, 2002 Lancia Zeta (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2002 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Contour | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
