This is not a direct question about contours but I own one and know everyone here has alot of knowledge about cars so maybe someone can help

I own a 2001 Pontiac Grand AM Se with
3.4 v6 170HP
torque 195 @ 4,000RPM
Weight 3,118

Says In The AAA Review Book That it can do 0-60 in 7.7 Seconds

So I compared this 2001 Mustang
4.6 v8
260 hp
torque 302 @ 4,000 rpm
weight 3,242
0-60 in 7.2

So the question is if they weigh almost the same but the mustang has way more horse power and torque why are they so close in time on the 0-60

also what exactly is torque and what does it help speed take off or pulling things.

Like I said not exactly about contours but may help educate e and some of the newer people to automotive cars and specs ect.


1995 Mercury Mystique 2.0 Zetec 2004 Pontiac Grand Am