2000 Ford Contour vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 19 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 64 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, 2013 Honda Accord (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Contour | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
