2000 Ford Contour vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 28 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Contour | Condor |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |