2002 Honda Acty vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 2 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 408 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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, 2000 Ford Contour (180 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 2000 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty 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:
2002 Honda Acty | 2000 Ford Contour | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Acty | Contour |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 660 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1248 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |