2005 Daewoo Rexton vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Rexton is newer by 5 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Rexton (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Rexton should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Rexton weights approximately 532 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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, 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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, 2005 Daewoo Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Rexton | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Rexton | Contour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
