2000 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2005 Holden Berlina is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 226 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.
Because 2005 Holden Berlina 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 2005 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2005 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2005 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Contour | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
