2000 Ford Contour vs. 2006 Mazda 5
To start off, 2006 Mazda 5 is newer by 6 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 5 weights approximately 57 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2006 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Contour | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
