Ford Contour/Mondeo (1997 – 2000) vs Peugeot 406 Coupe (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Ford Contour/Mondeo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 194 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 7.9 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,193 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,620 mm, the Peugeot 406 Coupe is 61 mm longer than the Ford Contour/Mondeo.
| Specification |
Ford
Contour/Mondeo
1997 – 2000
|
Peugeot
406 Coupe
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 205 hp | 136 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 234 Nm | 190 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.4 s | 7.9 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 232 km/h | 201 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.5 L/100 km | 6.4 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,193 – 1,345 kg | 1,360 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.