2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 112 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1999 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Berlingo | Contour |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5625 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |
