2000 Ford Contour vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 240 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Contour | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
