2000 Ford Contour vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Contour | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
