2009 Nissan Livina vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 2009 Nissan Livina is newer by 11 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 2009 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Livina weights approximately 87 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina. 1998 Ford Contour has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Contour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Livina | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Livina | Contour |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 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 | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |