2002 Lada 117 vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2002 Lada 117 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 51 more horse power than 2002 Lada 117. (77 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 148 kg more than 2002 Lada 117. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 117. (133 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 117. 2000 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2002 Lada 117 has manual transmission. 2002 Lada 117 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 Lada 117 | 2000 Ford Contour | |
Make | Lada | Ford |
Model | 117 | Contour |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |