2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1997 Ford Contour
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 780 kg more than 1997 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Contour. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1997 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Contour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2710 mm |
