2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Contour (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 231 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour.
Because 2004 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | Contour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
