2000 Ford Contour vs. 2006 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Toyota Previa 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 47 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 222 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2006 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Previa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
