2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, both 2000 Kia Sportage and 2000 Ford Contour were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 209 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2000 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Contour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sportage | 2000 Ford Contour | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sportage | Contour |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |