2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 7 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 67 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2000 Ford Contour | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Contour |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |