2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Contour would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 18 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Mobilio | Contour |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1380 mm |